Solar screens for the RV

[SHobbs]

Thought I would pass this along for anyone looking for a way to stop the sun and heat from getting in their rv. Found this website

Awning Drop Features



I called the number on the web page and got in touch with a guy named Eric, gave him the dimensions of my rear window frame, added 1 1/2" for over lap with the twist lock fasteners. Total cost for the screen, fasteners and shipping was $93. It is a 90% screen and carries a ten year warranty, great quality and fit. I used to have a comforter covering the inside of the window and it was always warm to the touch. All I have now is the original day/night shade covering the inside and it is actualy cool to the touch, even the frame is cooler than before. I can sit in the recliner now and not feel any heat coming from the window.

 

[Buffalo]

Your screen looks good & I'm glad to hear that it works well.



I live in Phoenix, AZ. & we get a LOT of sunshine. My tailer is a '98 Nash 25-S & none of the windows are anywhere near the size of your rear window. However, I wanted to protect the inside of the trailer from sun damage & keep it a bit cooler. I went with window film that you would normally put in a home. It is supposed to be more "bullet-proof" in comparison with auto film. Auto film has to be able to adapt to compound curves & ends up being a weaker film. House film is for flat windows & can be built tougher. My trailer has to sit in the sun & shows no damage from UV. It was a good investment, in my opinion. After 12 years of sitting in the sun, the film looks like new, also. This was a good investment.



They now have a ceramic-based film that has even more heat rejection. I had that installed on the front door windows of my Dodge. Works great & not too dark.



Sounds like your screen works even better than my film. It stops the sun BEFORE it hits the window.



Joe F.

 

[SHobbs]

Joe,



I was surprised as to how well the screen does work. Definitely made a difference inside the coach, the a/c isn't running as much as it was. I have two windows that face the west and have screens for them on the way.

 

[HBarlow]

NuWa offers a solar screen as an option on rear windows. The screen is white which gives it even better reflective qualities and it is mounted on a roller like an old-fashioned roll down window shade. I ordered one on my HitchHiker and use it all the time when using the trailer. It provides privacy and shielding from UV rays and solar heat.

Some aftermarket manufacturer in the RV industry makes them.

 

[Newt]

NuWa's screen is an A&E by Dometic.

Newt

 

[Larry Willard]

I just ordered one on the HitchHiker, but I thought sure what they showed me at the factory was black.

Larry

 

[HBarlow]

Larry,

Are you saying you have a new HitchHiker ordered from NuWa?

Unless they have changed to black rear window sun shades very recently they are still white.

NuWa is very friendly and accessible. E mail anyone at NuWa and ask if this is the case.

 

[Larry Willard]

Harvey

Yes we did order a new one a couple weeks ago, for pick up in Chanute, and Denise said the sunscreen is black.

Larry

 

[Bill Stockard]

Congratulations! Which model did you order?



I was wondering if you and Denise stopped by NuWa in Chanute on your way back from May Madness. Evidently you did.



Bill

 

[Larry Willard]

Thanks Bill. Yes we did stop at Chanute, but didn't finalize a deal until a week or so ago, ordered the 35LKRSB Champagne Edition. That is as close as we can get ot the Holiday Rambler we currently have, ducted dual air etc.

Larry

 

[HBarlow]

Congratulations, Larry. You can't go wrong with a new Champagne purchased direct from the good folks at NuWa in Chanute, KS.

I'm surprised they are shifting to a black rear window sun shade but maybe it is because of the road grit that can accumulate in the screen.

 

[Newt]

The white one does look a little dingy.

Newt

 

[Bill Stockard]

... ducted dual air etc.

Larry

You will appreciate that feature in the summer in east Texas.



Bill